Industry commentators confirm how real-life encounters suggest XRP is gaining mainstream acceptance, even among Uber drivers.
In a recent episode of the Unchained podcast featuring Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tarun Chitra, and Tom Schmidt, the conversation turned to identifying “mania signals” that indicate widespread adoption.
Leshner, CEO of Superstate, compared the phenomenon to the tech boom of the late 1990s, when everyone seemed to be talking about one thing.
In his own observation, Chitra, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures, noted that he had taken multiple Uber rides in which drivers were actively trading XRP. He noted that this recurring experience highlights growing urgency among everyday investors.
“Uber drivers know XRP is the one.”
XRP influencer Digital Asset Investor later amplified the comment on X, suggesting: “Uber drivers know XRP is the one.”
Attorney John Deaton also shared his own experiences with Uber drivers. He revealed that during rides across Nevada and Michigan, drivers recognized him not as a former political candidate, but as “that XRP lawyer guy.”
Deaton is well known in the XRP community for his advocacy during the now-concluded Ripple–SEC legal battle. Commenting on the tweet, attorney Bill Morgan remarked that Deaton’s efforts in the lawsuit were indeed unforgettable.
Notably, Deaton’s remarks came after Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart suggested that while institutional demand for an XRP ETF may initially be modest, retail interest could be substantial.
I’ve had 2 different Uber drivers in 2 different states (Nevada & Michigan) bring up XRP to me during the last 3 months.
They said: “You look familiar” and “I know you.”
I replied: “I ran for U.S. Senate against Elizabeth Warren.”
Both quickly responded: “No that’s not it -… https://t.co/hsmppCsXRt
— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) August 14, 2025
Reacting to Deaton’s post, one crypto OG recounted how, while waiting for a flight, he struck up a conversation with a real estate developer about investments. To his surprise, the developer revealed that he had gone all-in on XRP five years ago and has been consistently accumulating ever since.
These encounters contribute to the growing narrative of mainstream interest in XRP among everyday people.
Social Experiment Challenges the Narrative
Notably, the “Uber driver” theme surrounding XRP adoption has circulated online for months. This prompted Solana proponent Jakey to test the theory by taking 25 Uber rides in Ontario, Canada, and asking each driver whether they held XRP.
Most drivers responded with confusion or admitted to not owning any crypto at all. Only one driver reported holding XRP, having bought in at $1.67 and intending to hold long-term for its utility.
Jakey concluded that XRP either hasn’t yet reached true mainstream adoption, or that early holders may have already cashed out.
However, reacting to Jakey’s findings, XRP researcher SMQKE argued that the results show how early the market still is.
With XRP currently trading at $3 and most retail investors still unaware of it, he believes institutions may be quietly accumulating while the majority of the public remains on the sidelines.
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